BEN STOKES looks set to make his England 'comeback' against New Zealand on Sunday - even though he isn't playing.

He was standing by to answer skipper Eoin Morgan's dressing room call-up in the hope that his presence would inspire England to the big win they need in Hamilton to reach the Tri-series final against Australia on Wednesday.

Stokes, who flew into New Zealand after pleading not guilty at Bristol Magistrates Court last week to a charge of affray, is expected to respond with a rallying cry to team-mates low on confidence after three defeats.